Put Yo Hood Up
Lil Jon feat Jadakiss Petey Pablo Chyna White & Roy Jones Jr Lyrics


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Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up!
Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up!
Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka, represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka
Represent yo click muthafuuuucka, Represent yo click muthafuuuucka

Well shake yo' drink up and spray the muthafuckin' crowd
Shake yo' drink up and spray the muthafuckin' crowd
Throw yo' click up and say it muthafuckin' loud
Throw yo' click up and say it muthafuckin' loud
Now drop yo' bows on em' and get buck ass wild
Drop yo' bows on em' and get buck ass wild
You supposed to act up with a black and fuckin' mild
You supposed to act up with a black and fuckin' mild
'Cause them eastside niggas don't give a fuck
Them westside niggas is quick to buck
Them northside niggas will cut you up
And them southside niggas will put you in a trunk

Now jump jump jump nigga
Stomp stomp stomp nigga
Jump jump jump nigga
Stomp stomp nigga

Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up!
Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up!
Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka, represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka
Represent yo click muthafuuuucka, represent yo click muthafuuuucka

If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club
If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club
If you don't give a fuck then throw that muthafucka up
If you don't give a fuck then throw that muthafucka up
I'm wit my niggas in this bitch, and you know we fucked up
I'm wit my niggas in this bitch, and you know we fucked up
We clicked up thirty deep and we always strapped up
We clicked up thirty deep and we always strapped up
Who you wit nigga? Who you wit nigga?
Who you wit get crunk, who you wit nigga?
Who you wit nigga? Who you wit nigga?
Who you wit get crunk, who you wit nigga?
Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch!
Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch!
Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch!
Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch!

Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up!
Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up!
Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka, represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka
Represent yo click muthafuuuucka, represent yo click muthafuuuucka

Aye, check dis out I need all my real niggas and bitches
To look around the muthafuckin' club
If you see a nigga and he throwin' up a set and it ain't yo' set
Or it ain't yo' click
I want y'all niggas to tell dem' niggas like dis
I want you to get up in that muthafucka' face
And do dis shit

Here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go
Say nigga fuck you!
Nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you,
Nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you
'Cause you don't wanna fuck wit' me
'Cause my niggas in the club with heat
You don't wanna fuck wit' me
'Cause my niggas in the club with heat

Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up!
Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up!
Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka, represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka
Represent yo click muthafuuuucka, represent yo click muthafuuuucka

We some eastside niggas
We some eastside niggas
We some westside niggas
We some westside niggas
We some northside niggas
We some northside niggas




We some southside niggas
We some southside niggas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz's song "Put Yo Hood Up" are a call to action for individuals to represent their neighborhood or "hood" and the people they associate with, referred to as their "click." The song encourages listeners to assert their identity and pride in where they come from, even if it means being confrontational with those who may not share the same neighborhood or click allegiances.


The lyrics also contain references to violence and the usage of weapons, with lines such as "shake yo' drink up and spray the muthafuckin' crowd" and "my niggas in the club with heat." This emphasis on aggressive behavior further reinforces the idea of standing up for one's community and protecting it from outside threats.


Throughout the song, Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz make repetitive calls to "put yo hood up" and "put yo click up," accompanied by a heavy bass beat and chants from the group. The song's aggressive tone and confrontational lyrics made it a popular anthem in various rap communities, particularly in the early 2000s.


Line by Line Meaning

Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up! Put yo hood up!
Raise your neighborhood pride and show it off loud and proud.


Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up! Put yo click up!
Show solidarity with your crew and make it known to others.


Represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka, represent yo' shit muthafuuuucka
Show off your identity and your beliefs, damn it!


Represent yo click muthafuuuucka, Represent yo click muthafuuuucka
Make sure everyone knows which crew you ride or die with, damn it!


Well shake yo' drink up and spray the muthafuckin' crowd
Get the party started, throw your drink and get everyone hyped up.


Throw yo' click up and say it muthafuckin' loud
Proudly declare your loyalty to your crew and make it clear to others around you.


Now drop yo' bows on em' and get buck ass wild
Let loose and go wild with your dance moves, show everyone what you got.


You supposed to act up with a black and fuckin' mild
It's only natural to act a little crazy when you have a cigarette and drink in hand.


'Cause them eastside niggas don't give a fuck
People from the east side don't care what other people think of them.


Them westside niggas is quick to buck
People from the west side are very confrontational and might throw hands at the slightest provocation.


Them northside niggas will cut you up
People from the north side might be dangerous and will not hesitate to hurt you.


And them southside niggas will put you in a trunk
People from the south side are not to be messed with, and might even go as far as to hurt you badly.


Now jump jump jump nigga
Bounce and hop around to the rhythm of the music!


Stomp stomp stomp nigga
Make your presence and energy known by stomping your feet on the ground!


If you scared to throw it up get the fuck out the club
If you're too weak to rep your set, go home and don't waste everyone's time.


If you don't give a fuck then throw that muthafucka up
If you're bold and confident, show off your crew's sign and represent!


I'm wit my niggas in this bitch, and you know we fucked up
I'm with my crew and we're all messed up from drinking and partying.


We clicked up thirty deep and we always strapped up
We're a big group and we're always ready to fight if necessary.


Who you wit nigga? Who you wit nigga?
Who are you rolling with? Who's your crew?


Who you wit get crunk, who you wit nigga?
If you're riding with us, get hyped and show it!


Well who run this bitch? We run this bitch!
We're the ones running the party and controlling the vibe here!


Aye, check dis out I need all my real niggas and bitches
Listen up, I need all of the true gangsters and ladies to hear me out.


To look around the muthafuckin' club
Take a good look around and notice who's throwing up what signs.


If you see a nigga and he throwin' up a set and it ain't yo' set
If you spot someone throwing up a gang sign that doesn't belong to your crew...


Or it ain't yo' click
...or isn't affiliated with your crew or clique...


I want y'all niggas to tell dem' niggas like dis
I want you to confront them like this...


I want you to get up in that muthafucka' face
I want you to get real close and aggressive with them...


And do dis shit
...and show them who's boss!


Here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go, here we go
Get ready, get ready, get ready, get ready, get ready, get ready...


Say nigga fuck you!
Yell out 'F**k you' to anyone who's trying to test you or your crew!


Nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, Nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you, nigga fuck you
Keep telling them 'F**k you' over and over and over again!


'Cause you don't wanna fuck wit' me, 'Cause my niggas in the club with heat
Don't mess with me or my crew because we have weapons and we're not afraid to use them!


We some eastside niggas, We some westside niggas, We some northside niggas, We some southside niggas
We represent different parts of town, but we're all united and ready for anything!




Lyrics © Roba Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SAMMIE NORRIS, JONATHAN H SMITH

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Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz Ft. Roy Jones Jr, Jadakiss, Petey Pablo and Chyna Whyte - Put Yo Hood Up (Remix) [2001] (Clean) - https://youtu.be/VseXs7K5_hQ

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